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08-21

2026

AI drives China-Africa media collaboration

China and African nations are strengthening cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) applications and governance to drive mutual progress in the media sector through technological innovation, experts said at a forum in Beijing on Thursday.

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08-21

2026

Hunan's "New Three" Product Exports Surge in Jan-July

In the first seven months of this year, Hunan's exports of the "new three" products—electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and photovoltaic products—totaled 14.33 billion CNY, an increase of 26.6% year on year, according to the Changsha Customs data released on August 16. Among them, exports of electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and photovoltaic products grew by 15.3%, 42.8%, and 91.1%, respectively.

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08-21

2026

China-Africa Economic and Trade Headquarters Expansion Zone Launched to Help Enterprises "Settle in, Operate Well, and Thrive"

On August 18, an economic, trade, and investment matchmaking event for Ghana, Mozambique, and Tanzania was held in Changsha, alongside the launch of the Expansion Zone of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Headquarters.

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08-21

2026

Ghana proposes deeper China-West Africa cooperation for improved regional health outcomes

ACCRA, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Ghana on Wednesday proposed deeper cooperation between China, Ghana, and the rest of West Africa to achieve improved outcomes of healthcare in the subregion.

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08-20

2026

Nigeria-China trade rose to $18bn on zero-tariff policy — Envoy

Nigeria-China trade rose by 35 per cent to $18 billion in the first half of 2026, following the implementation of China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has said.

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08-20

2026

China’s imports from Nigeria rose by $2.3bn in 6 months — Envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, says China’s imports from Nigeria rose by about 2.3 billion dollars in the first half of 2026, an increase of 80 per cent.

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08-20

2026

China congratulates Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on re-election: foreign ministry

China congratulates Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Tuesday.

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08-20

2026

China, Tanzania deepen financial cooperation through wider RMB use

China and Tanzania are set to deepen financial cooperation and expand the use of the Chinese currency renminbi (RMB), or the yuan, in cross-border trade and investment, as the Bank of China on Tuesday hosted an RMB internationalization roadshow in Tanzania.

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08-20

2026

From 'world factory' to 'world market': China's imports surge 22% in first seven months

China’s imports rose 22% year on year in the first seven months of 2026, outpacing export growth by 8 percentage points, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.

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08-20

2026

Interview: Kenya-China vocational education partnership fuels industrialization, youth employment, says official

Kenya-China vocational education cooperation has evolved into a "strategic and long-term partnership" that is driving the African country's industrialization and strengthening its technical workforce, a senior official has said.

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